Let's not compare Kyunki with any single instant success -Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani is obviously heartbroken with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi having wound up, but is more concerned for the crew. “It’s sad to see the entire technical crew going jobless all of a sudden. The spot boys, unit hands are at the bottommost rung of any creative ladder. We actors will survive and Ekta Kapoor too will come out of this, but for all those who have been given the pink slips, it's a sad time”, says Smriti.

The on screen Tulsi reminisces the last day of her shoot. “There was no farewell party or any such thing because we all took that opportunity to thank our crew, our technical staff for standing by us and lending their support silently over eight years. Our work is appreciated, and applauded; people see us and become our fans, but for those who toil behind the camera, it's a thankless job. They have to carry on day in and day out and after eight years, if they are suddenly stranded, it hurts”, adds she.

Ask her if she's going to feel a void, now that an important chapter of her career has ended and she says, “I have already been through that empty feeling when I was away from the show last year. I know what it feels like, so may be I am more or less prepared for it now. I'm not sure of the other actors though who gave a lot to Kyunki and may find it a bit difficult to move on”.

The actress has no complaints against Star TV for pulling the plug off their show. “It's a business decision. You can't question that. We are creative, emotional people and we feel we have been shortchanged, but it's not that. Being a producer myself, I know we are just service providers and in this game, it's all about numbers. Having said that, I do believe Kyunki has a lot of potential. And no body can take away from Ekta for putting up and sustaining the show over eight years, enjoying the top position for so long. Let's not forget, a lot of people owe their careers to her and several hundred job opportunities were created by Balaji. Let's also not compare Kyunki with any single, instant successes. Be fair in your comparisons. If you want to compare Kyunki with something, get an eight year old show and let's talk then”, reasons out Smriti.

She has her final word. “Till date, producers think 10 times before launching any show in the 10.30 pm slot, though yes, there is a lot more varied programming now, and given a chance, we would have once again proved our mettle”.

Reporter and Author: Kshama Rao

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